Tech News April 2006

Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 3100 at Modders-Inc.com
Modders Inc. :: Wednesday, April 26, 2006

Summary: Logitech has pushed the Keyboard and Mouse combination to a higher level with the MX3100.What makes Logitech continue to advance their input devices, Brand Loyalty. They know that once you use a Logitech mouse or keyboard you will never buy another brand.

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Corepad Mousing Products Review @ FastLaneHW.com
FastLaneHW :: Wednesday, April 26, 2006
If you love to game, then you probably use a mouse. Hank over at Performance-PCs (www.performance-pcs.com) was able to send us a good selection of Corepad mousing products to review. Today we’re going to evaluate the EYEPAD S, the EYEPAD M, the EYEPAD XL, the DESKPAD XXXL, the MAGNA Safety Glass Gaming Pad (figure 1), and three sets of SKATEZ PRO mouse feet.

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Bluetake BT510 Bluetooth Mini Mouse Review
Blue Tomorrow :: Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Quote: “If you own a laptop computer, you know how irritating not having a mouse can be. The built in mouse on most laptops can significantly hinder performance especially for those who rely on their laptop everyday. Even a wired mouse can be very cumbersome. Luckily, wireless technology has really advanced over the past few years and most new mobile devices are being equipped with Bluetooth technology. The BT510 Mini Mouse is a perfect example of this.”

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Logitech QuickCam Fusion
eXtreme Hardware :: Wednesday, April 26, 2006

Review Quote: “The Logitech Quick cam Fusion is good camera, When using it for video to video chat it was kind of laggy but it was better then most cameras out there. The built in microphone was the best thing on the camera. It picks up really well and is awesome quality. You can talk and not have feedback from your computer speakers which is a damn nice feature because we all know how funny we all look with the headset on chatting it up on the video chat.”

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Logitech Harmony 360 LCD Remote Control Review
The Tech Lounge :: Wednesday, April 26, 2006

First off, universal remotes have never been viewed as very exciting in the world of electronics. Well, that all changes with the introduction of the Logitech Harmony for the Xbox 360. This remote scores very high on the ‘wow’ meter and will catch the eye of all your friends and family. In fact, when I first started using the Harmony, it was getting more attention than my Xbox 360.

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MobiBLU B153 MP3 Player
CoolTechZone :: Wednesday, April 26, 2006

How they did it is pretty obvious: simplicity. No video playback, no color screen, and nothing that would otherwise consume excessive amounts of battery life. On the player, you will find a crisp OLED display, FM tuner and about 2GB of storage. Nothing about the B153 stands out except the exceptional battery life. If you’re looking for a simple (yet capable) player that will go potentially for weeks without a charge, this was made for you.”

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Sony Ericsson W900i
PC Mechanic :: Wednesday, April 26, 2006

The third walkman Handy the Sony W900i wants to be as succesfull as the the other 3 million sold mobile solutions. The chances are very good because this is the first walkman mobile which supports umts. Also you can store a lot on the mobile because you have almost half a gigabyte. If the full equipment can equalize the huge size, clarifies our test. Enjoy!

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Nokia N90 Review
Designtechnica :: Wednesday, April 26, 2006

” Cell phones that double as cameras are the James Carville/Mary Matalin of the tech world, a mismatched marriage that seems to work. But thanks to poor ergonomics, plastic lenses, and low resolution chips, cell cams aren’t good for much more than casual snaps in bright light. Nokia has taken a couple of steps in the right direction toward a true merging of the two disparate gadgets with its N90.”

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The Logitech QuickCam Pro for Notebooks:
OCModshop :: Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Web Cams are great for teleconferencing, taking a quick photo or video, and adding video to your Instant Messaging. However, if you work mostly on a notebook computer, most web cams are too big and bulky to travel with easily. So how can a notebook user have all the features of a modern web cam without all the weight and size?

http://www.pdatoday.com/index.php/weblog/comments/logitech_quickcam_for_notebooks_pro/

Logitech V400 “Dual Laser Core” Mouse Review
Everything USB :: Wednesday, April 26, 2006

Today we take a look at the V400 Laser Cordless mouse for notebooks, courtesy of Logitech. Curious to see how all the bells and whistles (we’re talking dual laser tracking, buttons galore, a tilt wheel and a stow-away wireless receiver) hold up? Read on for the review.

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Apple iPod Hi-Fi Speakers Review
CoolTechZone :: Wednesday, April 26, 2006

“We have gotten used to Steve Jobs’ “One more thing…” motto, however, at the company’s last press event, there was no “one more thing,” there were no surprises and the whole event was rather anti-climatic. The only product of note that came out was the iPod Hi-Fi, an independent speaker system for the world’s most popular MP3 player.”

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Samsung MM-A920 Mobile Phone
OCModshop :: Wednesday, April 26, 2006

“Instead of playing with new form factors and radical designs, Samsung has simply adjusted the tried-and- true clamshell form factor to incorporate a 1.3 megapixel camera and an MP3 player into its MM- A920, available for Sprint’s PowerVision EV-DO network. ”

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Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5000 Laser Review
Technic3d :: Thursday, April 20, 2006

Quote: “whether the Logitech MX5000 under Office and Games works satisfactorily see you in the following Reviw on Technic3D ”

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Corsair 1GB Voyager USB Flash Drive Review
Virtual-Hideout :: Thursday, April 20, 2006
Quote: “Corsair is a name at the top of the memory game already, so it’s no surprise that their flash memory drives like this have become the enthusiasts choice. Not to mention that this particular flash voyager model is completely rubberized, super light, super fast using USB 2.0, and it’s puny.”

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Linksys SPA-941 Business IP Phone Review
Techwarelabs :: Thursday, April 20, 2006

“Sipura was one of the first manufacturers to make a name for themselves in the VoIP arena. Sipura’s analog telephone adapters (ATA) helped put Sipura on the map. Sipura’s first foray into an actual phone (the SPA-841) was met with a lukewarm reaction. Shortly after the 841 was released, Cisco-owned Linksys, who was already licensing much of Sipura’s technology, took a big jump into the game by purchasing Sipura. With the rebranding of the Sipura products we have been waiting to see what would come out next. The time has finally come it was worth the wait.”

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SteelPad QcK+ Mouse Mat
XS Reviews :: Tuesday, April 18, 2006

“SteelSeries offer a number of solutions to your mouse pad needs, including several cloth and hard topped mats. The QcK range goes from mini to the QcK+ which, according to the SteelSeries website, is the ‘The limousine of cloth mouse pads’. Let’s see if it lives up to this accolade.”

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Kodak V570 Digital Camera Review
CoolTechZone :: Tuesday, April 18, 2006

“The camera features a fixed focal length 23mm lens on top and a more traditional 39-117mm zoom lens below. Things get even better. The two lenses are backed by a 5-megapixel CCD each. What this lets you do is take super wide angle shots as well as pack in serious telephoto options, courtesy of the 5x optical zoom. At 1.01cm, it’s the thinnest 5x optical camera in the world.”

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Apple Mac mini Dual Core 1.66GHz Review
Designtechnica :: Thursday, April 13, 2006

“The Mac Mini is the Bruce Lee of the computing world – small frame, incredibly fit, lightning fast and able to take on any sized opponent with unflinching confidence.”

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Apple Preps 5GB, 10GB iPod Nano?
CoolTechZone :: Tuesday, April 11, 2006
“While traveling through the electronics market, we were rather amused to find a huge board touting 5GB and 10GB iPod Nano MP3 players. Our smile faded quickly when we noticed the “Apple Authorized Reseller” sticker on the store.”

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Casio Exilim EX-S600 Camera Review
Designtechnica :: Tuesday, April 11, 2006

“There’s a huge market out there for digital cameras— plenty of brands to choose from and lots of options. Casio’s latest offering, the Exilim EX-S600, is a mid- range 6.0 megapixel camera for those who want some serious photography power without stepping up to an SLR. Some highlights of the EX-S600 include an anti-shake feature, gorgeous movie recording in MPEG4, and extended battery life that lets you get great shots without the hassle of having to recharge the battery. With a $350 price tag, this camera isn’t in everyone’s budget, but it won’t make you take out a second mortgage either. The EX-S600 has a few problems and issues that some may find unappealing, but you can make that decision for yourself as we review this slim and sleek offering from Casio.”

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SteelPad 5L Mouse Pad Review Posted!
Tech ARP :: Tuesday, April 11, 2006

“If size matters to you, then this is a mouse pad you MUST check out. It’s huge, it has 5 layers and it’s called the SteelPad 5L! ”

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Bluetake i-Phono Plus Headphones and BT007Ex Bluetooth EDR USB Adapter
Think Computers :: Wednesday, April 05, 2006

Quote: “Bluetooth is quickly becoming a standard in wireless devices, you see it more and more everyday. Almost every cell phone out there is equipped with it, and Bluetooth is becoming a replacement for standard wireless connections. You can find many devices now equipped with Bluetooth, from printers to mice, to headphones, and everything in between. Today I get to take a look at a nice set of headphones from Bluetake, and their new EDR equipped dongle.”

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Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard Review
3dXtreme :: Wednesday, April 05, 2006

I didn’t write this review in the same week I received this unit for review and sometimes that is the best thing that can happen. It wasn’t till about 2 weeks later that I learned about all the applets being created for the G15. Even Unreal Tournament 2004 has updated to a new patch, available on Logitech’s website, that adds G15 support by displaying ammo information. I would imagine we will see more game developers adding support through the game to display useful information to the G15’s LCD. The G15 is in high demand and last I saw it was sold it at most retailers. If you can swing it the G15 is a quality keyboard with some added features that will keep it on your desk for years to come.

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Samsung YP-Z5 4GB Review
Everything USB :: Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Hi, we just reviewed the latest Samsung YP-Z5 4GB, supposedly the final answer to the iPod nano 4G. The new flash player on the market has the markings of iPod Killer written all over it. Again. But could it be for real this time? Samsung, the chief flash supplier for Apple’s iPod nano can deliver the same 4GB of flash memory for the same $249. Paul Mercer, the man behind the iPod’s oh-so-praised interface is the one who designed the interface for the YP-Z5. Fierce competition indeed. Read on to see how this new contender fairs against the reigning champion.

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Nikon Coolpix L1 6.2MP Camera
Techgage :: Sunday, April 02, 2006

Quote: If you are looking for an entry level camera, is the L1 a good choice? The camera has it’s share of problems, but does the great picture quality make up for it’s other issues?

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Corepad Victory & Deskpad XXXL Mousepad Review
GruntvillE :: Sunday, April 02, 2006
“I am, at best, a mediocre FPS player. My 13 year old son, David, regularly waxes my… Err, butt. That is changing since I have acquired the Deskpad XXXL. Cranking down the mouse sensitivity and using the size of the pad has eliminated the dreaded overcorrection/overshoot problem I was having with the smaller pads. It has allowed me to go from being waxed to at least breaking even. Who knows? With a month or so of playing 4-5 hour stints on Halo and Half Life I may actually be as good as I think. ”

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